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The story of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is a story almost dominated by its movements. The original Daytona was Launched in 1963 and powered by a manually wound caliber from Swiss ébauche manufacturer Valjoux. This was possibly the closest Rolex had ever come to experiencing failure. The buying public was well used to the convenience […]

It’s a very rare occurrence when Rolex gives in to peer pressure. Over the years, critics have poked fun at their overriding design ethos of slow and gradual evolution, rather than launching radically revamped versions of their trademark pieces or entirely new models altogether. But their steady progression in developing their central core of watches […]

Thanks to its color, the white gold midsize Datejust is a lavish Rolex watch without being outwardly extravagant. Actually, at first glance, it could be mistaken for a steel stainless steel Rolex. However, those familiar with Rolex hallmarks will quickly recognize that the white gold midsize Datejust is in fact crafted in precious metal. Let’s […]

In terms of materials used on Rolex watches, rose gold is often overlooked since it’s much less common than stainless steel or yellow gold. However, rose gold offers a beautiful shade of gold that’s warm and luxurious. Today we take a look at three key vintage men’s rose gold Datejust watches from the 1950s, 1960s, […]